From Houston and just bought my first Z. i couldn't be more impressed with this vehicle! she makes me smile everytime im in her (giggidy)

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i've been looking to replace the y pipe. just wondering if anyone here has already done this on the stock exhaust. also been toiling around with getting test pipes, but i've read so many conflicting reviews on rasp noise.

anyone halp?

 

search there are plenty of guys that have put the stock y pipe on stock exhaust.

but congrats and welcome
post pics!

 

I have Motordyne ART pipes and a resonated XYZ Y pipe. They use V Bands to secure the modules in the event you wish to change from a Cat, Resonated, or straight through style Y pipe. Best bang for the buck IMHO.

 

This thread needs some photos.

 

What is the reason for changing the Y pipe?As another poster mentioned,this change is common on a stock system.If you change the Y pipe,what results are you expecting to get?On the test pipes,do you live in a area that tests for emmisions?If so,HFC's would be what you need.I am assuming your exhaust is stock?Any changes such as test pipes/
HFC is gonna make the car louder.Rasp with some test pipes has been an issue.I also am running ART pipes.No rasp,very happy with them.They are a bit pricey.
You may want to(if you have not already)listen to some sound clips on various exhaust combos.

 

Thanks will do!

 

The Z primary use is for my DD. but id like to get a lil more growl from my exhaust. i live in good ole Texas so they do emissions testing and that was my next prob. I don't want any check engine lights or emissions going off my next inspections. (although bootleg stickers are prominent here) like to keep it legal as much as possible. I've heard some clips from some youtubers, but some have rasp some not. Main reason to change is i'd like a lil more VQ in my ears but also i hear the y pipe is quite restrictive and a good mod to do for waht i'm lookin for

 

welcome. just get some HFC's. you'll love the sound.

 

Just do some HFCs for now. It'll give you a little more growl and you'll be able to stay emissions compliant.

I think I've got some Berk HFCs on clearance unless someone sold them over the weekend. if you're interested, let me know.

 

welcome and congrats, post up some pics

 

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welcome